THORNTON, St. Elizabeth – The quiet community of Thornton is reeling from a devastating tragedy after a woman was allegedly murdered by her own brother. The victim, identified as Britney, was reportedly killed after she refused his demands for a sexual act.
According to reports, Britney had previously filed a police report against her brother following an attempted assault. While authorities had issued a warning to the brother, it appears the warning was not enough to prevent further harassment, culminating in this horrific incident.
Police responded quickly to the scene, apprehending the brother and potentially preventing vigilante action by enraged community members. The swift police response may have averted a volatile situation as tensions ran high in the aftermath of the tragedy.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are continuing to gather information surrounding the circumstances of the killing.

